On Sat, 27 Dec 2014 15:07:36 -0500, jmcquown >
wrote:

> On 12/27/2014 2:38 PM, sf wrote:
> > On Sat, 27 Dec 2014 12:26:34 -0500, Dave Smith
> > > wrote:
> >
> >> That was 30 years ago and there is a chance that they may have improved
> >> the dining on the train in that time. However, the scenery is amazing.
> >> Someone told us that we missed some of the most scenic sights because
> >> it would have been dark at the time were were there, but I can't imagine
> >> it being any better. It is interesting to see the different mountain
> >> ranges and individual characteristics.
> >
> > That particular train is limited mainly to BC, but it has 3 levels of
> > service. Their "red leaf" service sounds more in keeping with what
> > you got on your cross country trip. Ming was probably cooking for the
> > Gold Leaf service. Not sure what the fine differences between Gold
> > and Silver service are yet, haven't gotten into it that deeply. Gary
> > distracted me with Alaska.
> >
> Damn him! LOL
>
> I've always wanted to travel by train. Of course I have a highly
> romanticized notion of train travel from old movies. I doubt a ride
> on Amtrak (there's an Amtrak station in Memphis) would live up to my
> dreams. The link you posted sounds more like it.
>
Yes, that's why I'm interested. I rode on the Super Chief a couple of
times when I was a kid and it was a great experience. White linen
table service, observation cars and the last car was a lounge car
where adults bought cocktails and kids could step outside onto that
little platform politicians gave their speeches from to watch the
world whiz past.

You might be interested in the train between Chicago and New Orleans.
http://www.luxurytrainclub.com/train...rail-journeys/


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